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R202 JHG

1998 Rover 211

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21162,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 JHG
MakeRover
Model211
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 93,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 93,613 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 92,165 miles

Front number plate obscured advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 92,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Noise on nearside rear brake when rotated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 89,225 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 89,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Rover 211?

Based on 85,809 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
4,516
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,365
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,024
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,511
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,324
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R202 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 211 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 211 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,489 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R202 JHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 211 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 211 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R202 JHG registered?

R202 JHG is a 1998 Rover 211, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R202 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 JHG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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